Last year's top two go head to head in the Premier League today in what could be a decisive game come the end of the season.
As Manchester City and Arsenal prepare to clash at the Etihad today, the outcome could have significant implications for the Premier League title race as the season unfolds.
In recent years, Guardiola's City have had the upper hand over Arsenal, finishing two points ahead last season and five points clear the year before.
Currently, the Gunners trail Pep Guardiola’s champions by two points, and Arteta will undoubtedly be eager to prevent that gap from growing to five. He knows all too well the challenges of chasing down a Guardiola-led City side as the season progresses.
Last season, Arsenal managed to secure four points from their encounters with City, which ultimately wasn’t enough to catch their rivals at the end of the season.
As Rodri pointed out last season, perhaps the Gunners' decision to settle for one point in this fixture last year, instead of aim for three, cost Mikel Arteta's team.
This time around, they’ll be aiming for a full six points. However, history isn’t on their side: Arsenal last triumphed at the Etihad in January 2015.
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Premier League Winner Odds
| Team | Best Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Man City | 11/10 | 48% |
| Arsenal | 21/10 | 32% |
| Liverpool | 8/1 | 11% |
| Chelsea | 33/1 | 3% |
| Aston Villa | 80/1 | 1.2% |
Man City Premier League Winner Odds
Manchester City are currently 11/10 with Betway (best price), reflecting a 48% implied probability of winning the Premier League title before their crucial clash with Arsenal.
Having dominated the league with four consecutive titles and six under Pep Guardiola, City is heavily favored among bettors, receiving 18% of all bets on oddschecker for potential league winners this season.
Guardiola, who has outmaneuvered his former assistant Mikel Arteta in their last two seasons, is aiming to make it five league titles on the trot as questions swirl about his future at the club.
City's impressive form certainly hints at that being the case, extending an unbeaten run to 27 matches after going undefeated in their final 23 games last season and starting this campaign flawlessly.
They have defeated Chelsea, Ipswich, West Ham, and Brentford, while Erling Haaland has already netted nine goals.
Arsenal Premier League Winner Odds
Arsenal is current a best price of 2/1 with various bookmakers to secure the Premier League title this season.
Having narrowly missed out to Manchester City in the last two campaigns, Arsenal fans will be hoping that the third time is the charm.
Mikel Arteta has transformed the Gunners into a formidable contender. Once a team that went 29 matches winless against 'Big Six' rivals until 2020, Arsenal has flipped the narrative, remaining unbeaten in those encounters since the start of last season.
With their impressive start including victories over Wolves, Aston Villa, and Tottenham, alongside a draw against Brighton, Arsenal appears poised to end their 20-year wait for the Premier League trophy.
